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London, All England
Take your next academic and professional step at the London School of Economics and Political Science. At LSE, you will study the social sciences in a specialist, internationally focused institution, learning from leading academics whose research engages with major global challenges. Based in the heart of London, you will join a community of students from over 140 countries and connect your studies with the ideas, institutions and professional networks of a global city.
Why choose postgraduate study at LSE?
Explore your postgraduate options
LSE offers postgraduate programmes across a broad range of social science disciplines. Explore a selection of our departments below and discover the full range of postgraduate taught programmes.
Department of Anthropology
Use comparative and ethnographic approaches to understand societies and cultures. Benefit from close contact with academic staff, practical research training and the flexibility to pursue your own interests across contemporary social, political, economic, environmental and cultural questions.
Department of Geography and Environment
Explore economic, urban and development geography, environmental social science and climate change. Connect research with policy, sustainability and global challenges while building practical and analytical skills for careers across government, NGOs, consultancy, finance, technology and academia.
Department of Gender Studies
Examine gender, sexuality, inequalities and social change through intersectional, interdisciplinary and transnational perspectives. Join a vibrant postgraduate and research community engaging critically with urgent global issues.
Department of Health Policy
Explore health systems, health economics, management, data and social care policy in global contexts. Develop the analytical and leadership skills to understand, shape and evaluate health policy across government, international organisations, consultancy, research and the wider health sector.
Department of International History
Study international and global history from the 15th century to the present, examining connections between states, societies, peoples and cultures. Make use of London’s world-renowned archives, libraries, museums and historical institutes.
Student and campus life
Join an international and intellectually stimulating community, with students from over 140 countries. LSE’s compact campus in the heart of London brings you close to cultural institutions, public events, professional networks and the organisations shaping global debate. Beyond your studies, you can take part in clubs and societies through LSE Students’ Union, access academic and professional development through LSE LIFE and LSE Careers, and use wellbeing and student support services throughout your time at LSE.
Funding your studies
LSE offers financial support to eligible Home and Overseas students through a range of scholarships and the Graduate Support Scheme. Awards vary from contributions towards tuition fees to full fees and maintenance support. Explore the funding options available and check the relevant eligibility criteria and deadlines when planning your application.
Find out more about funding opportunities
Discover your programme
Explore LSE’s postgraduate taught programmes, discover the department that matches your interests and find out how to apply. You can also learn more about postgraduate study at LSE at the Virtual Graduate Open Events taking place between Monday 9 – Friday 12 November 2026.
UK, EU and NON EU applicants
LSE is stimulating, cosmopolitan and very much part of the “real world”. Why LSE? We offer a unique opportunity to study the social sciences in a uni...
